CommVault SystemsCVLT +0.87%81 Buyback Yield % is 8.96 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates CVLT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $158.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Software companies, CommVault Systems ranks better than 93.66% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for CommVault Systems's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CVLT vs NAVN, ESTC, PCTY: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, CommVault Systems's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CommVault Systems Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, CommVault Systems's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CommVault Systems's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CommVault Systems (CVLT) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.96 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on CommVault Systems and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 4.34. Over the past decade, CommVault Systems' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.41 to 16.98. According to the industry distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #83 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is CommVault Systems' Buyback Yield % too high?
CommVault Systems' current Buyback Yield % of 8.96 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 4.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 16.98. Based on the distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #83 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CommVault Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CommVault Systems' Buyback Yield % compare to NAVN and ESTC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #83 out of 1309 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places CommVault Systems in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, CommVault Systems' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.41 to 16.98 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on CommVault Systems and its competitors. CommVault Systems's current Buyback Yield % is 8.96, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 4.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CommVault Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CommVault Systems (CVLT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $158.48, compared to a current price of $148.29 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.96, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 4.34. CommVault Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CommVault Systems (CVLT), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.96 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CommVault Systems (CVLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CommVault Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $148.29 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $158.48.
GuruFocus considers CommVault Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CVLT:
Buyback Yield %: 8.96 (106% above median its 10-year median of 4.34)
GF Value™: $158.48 vs. price of $148.29 (6.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CommVault Systems Inc provides cyber resiliency solutions designed to help the enterprise protect, secure, and recover its data, applications, and identity systems in a world of increasing cyber threats and attacks. Its offerings provide cyber resilience, including data protection, cyber recovery, data security, and governance, aiming to enable customers to continue business. The company delivers its solutions through Commvault Cloud, a cloud native platform that unifies data security, cyber recovery and identity resilience across on-premises, hybrid, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service environments. It sells its offerings through subscription-based arrangements, including SaaS and term-based subscriptions, and also offers perpetual licenses, customer support, and professional services.
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